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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,049 reviews)

4.9
(27,049 reviews)

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Connecticut does not have a statewide law requiring food handler certificates, but many employers, counties, and local health departments expect food handlers to complete food safety training.

The course includes food safety essentials such as personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and cleaning and sanitizing practices.

The AAA Food Handler Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Some employers or jurisdictions may require earlier renewal based on internal policies.

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers a fully online course that’s available 24/7. You can study at your own pace and download your certificate immediately after passing the final exam.

Food safety requirements may vary by location. Contact your local health department or employer to confirm whether a food handler certificate is required in your area.

Yes. The AAA Food Handler courses follow nationally accepted food safety standards and are widely trusted by employers and local health departments in Connecticut.

The ANAB is a national body that evaluates training programs for quality and consistency. While food handler programs are not required to be accredited by the ANAB, alignment with its standards reflects trusted and reliable training practices.

Employers prefer training aligned with ANAB guidelines because it reflects national food safety expectations and ensures consistent, high-quality knowledge across the workforce.

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers the course in both English and Spanish to support Connecticut’s diverse food service community.

You need a Connecticut Food Handlers Card from a state-approved training provider or ANAB accredited provider such as the AAA Food Handler card. This course covers basic food safety and must be completed before you apply to be a cottage food producer in Connecticut.

For official food safety guidance or local requirements, contact:

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Drive
PO Box 340308, MS #11FDP
Hartford, Connecticut 06134

Food Handler Reviews

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Washing hands

October 11, 2025

In-depth!

C R.

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October 11, 2025

Good

Dezire

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October 11, 2025

Perris R.

Imperative.

October 11, 2025

The course does make sense for food handlers.

Lloyd D.

Easy to use

October 11, 2025

Easy process

B

First Time-not bad

October 11, 2025

I like that you can take a break and come back. Not sure how long you can stay away, just a rest room and soda break. It’s lengthy but step away a bit it’s not bad. the test is easy. A lot is common sense.

Brian C.

Amazing course

October 11, 2025

I already took before the course but wanted to refresh everything and is super helpful and easy to learn. Really recommended to everyone.

Maillyl O.

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October 11, 2025

Rosa P.

Great info

October 11, 2025

learn so much that I did not know or understand.

All great fo r every day practice!

Patricia G.

Great course!

October 11, 2025

This course was pleasant and easy to follow. I learned a lot of great informaiton.

Versai M.

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October 11, 2025

Mercedes M.

Good Course

October 10, 2025

Course is very informative and helpful

Madison

Fun

October 10, 2025

Good time wish I could see what I missed though

Daniel

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October 10, 2025

Excelente información, muy completa

Angelica

Helpful

October 10, 2025

Quick and easy.

Elizabeth R.

Informative & Efficient Food Handlers Course

October 10, 2025

This course was straight to the point and hit key points for food safety. It was easy to do and the modules were not too long on each topic. I liked the pacing of the course. It made the information easy to digest.

Shannon S.

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October 10, 2025

noah

Great Course

October 10, 2025

love this course very detailed and great information

Carlos L.

Good knowledge

October 10, 2025

Great experience

Ashley G.

Great - Very Informative

October 10, 2025

Very helpful information and easy to learn

Quinn